ὑπερβολή
huperbolē (G5236)
surpassing
AI Word Study
The Greek word ὑπερβολή (huperbolē) carries the short definition of "surpassing", conveying an idea of excess or exceeding others. In the context of speech and communication, this word likely involves expressions that go beyond what is necessary or expected. Its presence in the Bible eight times indicates a relatively modest but significant frequency, suggesting that the concept of surpassing or exceeding is an important aspect of certain passages. The word's connection to the realm of communication implies that it may relate to mannerisms in speech, tone, or intensity. This can involve boasting, exaggeration, or emotional appeals.
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Did then that which is good become death to me? May it never be! But sin, that it might be shown to be sin, was producing death in me through that which is good; that through the commandment sin might become exceedingly sinful.
But earnestly desire the best gifts. Moreover, I show a most excellent way to you.
For we don’t desire to have you uninformed, brothers, concerning our affliction which happened to us in Asia, that we were weighed down exceedingly, beyond our power, so much that we despaired even of life.
But we have this treasure in clay vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves.
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory,
By reason of the exceeding greatness of the revelations, that I should not be exalted excessively, a thorn in the flesh was given to me: a messenger of Satan to torment me, that I should not be exalted excessively.
For you have heard of my way of living in time past in the Jews’ religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the assembly of God and ravaged it.